July 23, 2025

Provider's and stakeholders' experiences with and perceptions of the benefits and challenges of delivering care for noncommunicable diseases within HIV care services in Rwanda

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Qualitative study explores challenges in delivering NCD care within HIV services, highlighting fragmentation and integration needs.

NCD care delivery for PLHIV remains fragmented, with patients often referred to separate facilities.
Participants identified significant challenges, including inadequate training of staff and weak referral follow-up systems.
Interviews revealed financial barriers from out-of-pocket costs impacting access to NCD medications.
Calls for integrated care models and capacity building for providers to enhance patient outcomes were emphasized.

Dushimiyimana et al. (2025) studied this question.

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